Andalusia during the Middle Ages was home to the largest Jewish community in the world at the time. Although the community was driven out of the country in the late 15th century, there is a wealth of Jewish monuments, architecture and museums to be discovered all...
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Beech forests of Spain: an autumn destination
Many people don’t realize it, but Spain is among Europe’s best autumn destinations. This is thanks to its vast mountainous forests – especially its beech forests. Each year in October and November, they take on all shades of gold, orange and red, making the hills and...
City Portrait: Burgos
Located in Spain’s northern interior, along the famous pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela, the stunning city of Burgos was the capital of the kingdom of Castile-Leon for five centuries. Not surprisingly, it boasts a wide array of architectural masterpieces –...
Architectural heritage: Madrid
In the massive, buzzing city of Madrid, you will find both history and tradition as well as cutting edge modernity in abundance. This is clearly visible in its architecture. Of course, the old city of Madrid is spectacular enough to rival Paris and Rome, but some of...
San Sebastian International Film Festival
Each year in the Basque country, the splendid city of San Sebastian hosts one of the world’s most prestigious film festivals. In fact, it is one of only 15 category 'A' film festivals, along with other renowned festivals like those of Cannes, Venice and Berlin. Held...
Jewish heritage in Catalonia
Jewish heritage is rich throughout all of Spain, which bears testimony to this strong and important community during Middle Ages, when they flourished for several centuries. One of the places where the Jewish community had the greatest presence and influence was...
The perfect combination: Galicia and northern Portugal
Galicia and northern Portugal have much in common – nature, cuisine, and even language! But for all their similarities, these two spectacular destinations each offer their own unique experiences and surprises. Here are some of our favorite picks that your group won’t...
Lakes and rivers of Castile and Leon
Many people who visit Spain head straight for the beaches of the sparkling Mediterranean Sea, but there is another option to cool off in the summer heat. Inland Spain boasts a vast network of rivers and lakes, which can offer your group spectacular landscapes as well...
Parks and gardens of Spain
With its fantastic climate all year round, Spain is a perfect place to enjoy the great outdoors. There are plenty of nature reserves where you can get away from the urban hustle and bustle, but even in the heart of the biggest cities there are countless options to...
Lavender fields of La Mancha
When most people imagine rolling fields of fragrant lavender, they are thinking of France – but it may surprise you to know that the same experience is available just one hour from Madrid. Here, sun-drenched fields of lavender lie among the forests of the Guadalajara...
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